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- [fik-seyt]
- /ˈfɪk seɪt/
- /fɪkˈseɪ.tɪd/
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- [fik-seyt]
- /ˈfɪk seɪt/
Definitions of fixated word
- verb with object fixated to fix; make stable or stationary. 1
- verb without object fixated to become fixed. 1
- verb without object fixated Psychoanalysis. to develop a fixation; suffer an arrest in one's emotional or sexual development. 1
- noun fixated Simple past tense and past participle of fixate. 1
- adjective fixated If you accuse someone of being fixated on a particular thing, you mean that they think about it to an extreme and excessive degree. 0
- adjective fixated Fixated is also a combining form. 0
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Origin of fixated
First appearance:
before 1880 One of the 23% newest English words
1880-85; < Latin fix(us) fixed, firm (see fix) + -ate1
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Parts of speech for Fixated
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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fixated popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
fixated usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for fixated
adjective fixated
- obsessed — having an obsession (usually followed by with or by): He is obsessed with eliminating guilt.
- absorbed — If you are absorbed in something or someone, you are very interested in them and they take up all your attention and energy.
- stuck on — simple past tense and past participle of stick2 .
- fanatical — motivated or characterized by an extreme, uncritical enthusiasm or zeal, as in religion or politics.
- engrossed — Having all one's attention or interest absorbed by someone or something.
Antonyms for fixated
adjective fixated
- indifferent — without interest or concern; not caring; apathetic: his indifferent attitude toward the suffering of others.
Top questions with fixated
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See also
Matching words
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